Director Continuous Improvement

As a Lean Change agent you will help drive the Lean transformation within Essential, with a focus on embedding Lean philosophy where people are engaged to improve processes continuously to advance business impact. You will support and guide teams and leaders with implementing the daily management system, coach them in developing problem solving techniques and Lean behavior. Together with management you will build internal capabilities to improve processes and results by cross functional teams on a daily basis. You act as a role model for the lean way, The Essential Way of working and respectfully challenge the status quo.

The Director Continuous Improvement is responsible for driving and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement through the implementation of lean methodologies and principles aligned with organizational goals. This role involves leading and facilitating lean initiatives, training and mentoring employees, and identifying and eliminating waste across the organization. The Director Continuous Improvement will play a critical role to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven track record of successfully implementing lean methodologies and achieving measurable results.

Responsibilities:

Facilitation and Project Management:

Leadership, coaching, training and mentoring:

Data analysis, measurement and reporting:

Stakeholder Collaboration:

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